Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave plays in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He stands 1.88 m tall and weighs 138 kg. He participated in football at North Rowan High School and subsequently played collegiate football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs at South Carolina University.He had 45 tackles overall and 4.5 of them were for a loss as a freshman in 2012.
The season after, he recorded 12.5 tackles for a loss and 3.5 sacks. He totaled 4 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble in the final game of his collegiate career. He recorded 59 total tackles, 22 tackles for losses, 13.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 45 solo tackles by the time of his final season.
In 2016, he took part in the East-West Shrine Game, and his strong performance improved his draft standing. On the basis of an invitation, he took part in each workout and positional drill at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hargrave with the 89th overall pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In the season opener for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he took part in his first regular-season game as a professional.
He recorded his first NFL career touchdown in November 2016. Hargrave and the Philadelphia Eagles came to terms on a three-year, $39 million contract in March 2020. 2021 was his greatest season to date thanks to career-high totals in sacks, combined tackles, and QB hits towards the end of the year.
Where Is Javon Hargrave From?
Javon Hargrave is from Salisbury, North Carolina in the United States of America.